Webinar - 9/16/2026 Fall Medical Seminar
Includes a Live Web Event on 09/16/2026 at 1:00 PM (CDT)
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Webinar - 9/16/2026 Fall Medical Seminar at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Agenda:
- 1:00 - 2:00 PM - American Hip Institute - Dr. Domb
- 2:00 - 3:00 PM - Stellar Pain & Spine Specialists - Dr. Asghar A. Rizvi, Modern Day Pain Management
- 3:00 - 4:00 PM - Midwest Orthopedics at Rush – Dr. Gregory Lopez (spine)
Benjamin Domb, MD
American Hip Institute, LLC - WCLA Gold Sponsor
Dr. Benjamin Domb is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Hip Arthroscopy. He graduated with honors from Princeton University, and was at the top of his class at John Hopkins School of Medicine, the #1 medical school in the country. He has been rated amongst the Top Doctors in the USA by the NY Times, US News & World Report, and Castle Connelly.
Dr. Domb is the Founder and Medical Director of the American Hip Institute, the first clinic in the nation dedicated to elite treatment of hip problems. He is also the Founder of the American Hip Institute Research Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, innovating, and improving the minimally invasive treatment of hip injuries.
Dr. Domb has treated numerous professional, Olympic, and elite level athletes, including NFL, NBA, and NHL players. He has cared for the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Kings and Galaxy, and served as Head Team Physician for the WNBA Chicago Sky. Dr. Domb is amongst the most experienced Hip Arthroscopy surgeons in the world, and was the first surgeon in the United States to perform outpatient Robotic Hip Replacement. He is the inventor of cutting edge techniques in hip arthroscopy to repair injuries such as a torn labrum, impingement, and gluteus medius tears. Dr. Domb and the American Hip Institute treat patients from across the country who travel to Chicago for their surgery, and he takes pride in caring for every patient like a professional athlete.
Dr. Gregory D. Lopez
Orthopedic Surgeon
Midwest Orthopedics at Rush
Dr. Gregory Lopez specializes in minimally invasive treatments for complex degenerative spine disorders and both pediatric and adult spinal deformities. He holds a bachelor's degree in Arts, Anthropology, and Pre-Professional Studies from the University of Notre Dame and earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine. Dr. Lopez completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine, where he developed low-cost surgical simulators for orthopedic training. He furthered his expertise with a spine surgery fellowship at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush.
Dr. Lopez has received numerous honors, including the AAOS Scientific Exhibit Award of Excellence, and has conducted research on various spine surgery topics. His contributions to the field are recognized for their impact on improving patient outcomes and advancing orthopedic education.
As a former Toronto Blue Jays minor league baseball player and a collegiate shortstop and team captain for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Dr. Lopez brings a unique understanding of the rigorous training and physical demands of high-level sports. His background as an athlete enriches his approach to treating orthopedic injuries and complex spinal conditions, combining his clinical expertise with a personal appreciation for the challenges athletes face. Dr. Lopez is married and has five children.
Dr. Asghar A. Rizvi
Anesthesiology
Stellar Pain and Spine Specialists
Asghar A. Rizvi, M.D. earned his medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency in Anesthesiology at Loyola University Center. He went on to complete a fellowship in Pain Management at New York University Langone Medical Center. Since 2013, Dr. Rizvi has been providing compassionate and comprehensive treatment to patients suffering from chronic pain. Dr. Rizvi employs the latest interventional techniques to maximize functionality and minimize dependence on oral medications.
Lindsey Strom (Moderator)
WCLA Vice President
Strom Yen Law Firm, Ltd.
Lindsey Strom received her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communications from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 2004. In 2008, Lindsey graduated from DePaul University School of Law, and was admitted to the Illinois bar. During law school, Lindsey worked at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the Juvenile Justice Bureau. She obtained her 711 license and successfully prosecuted juveniles in narcotics and domestic violence cases. Before working at Strom & Associates, Ltd., Lindsey practiced workers’ compensation as an insurance defense attorney. Her experience in working for the insurance companies has provided a wealth of knowledge and has made her better equipped to help those injured workers’ in need.
In 2013, Lindsey was selected by Super Lawyers & Chicago Magazine to the prestigious Rising Stars List as one of the top up and coming attorneys in Illinois. This is an honor received by only 2.5 percent of attorneys in Illinois each year. Lindsey was recognized by Leading Lawyers as an Emerging Lawyer since 2015, which are comprised of the top 2% of lawyers under 40 years old or practicing for less than 10 years, and as a Leading Lawyer since 2019, as one of the nation’s top lawyers based upon a survey of her peers.